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Champagne Paul Berthelot Eminence Brut NV Premier Cru (Magnum 1.5L) Wine - Last Bottle

Champagne Paul Berthelot Eminence Brut NV Premier Cru (Magnum 1.5L)

MAGNUMS of 92 pt. Berthelot Champagne! A House Favorite!

$99
$150

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Flavor Profile: Peach, apricot, tangerine, lemon, stony slate, and wildflower honey.
Time on Lees: 3 years
Dosage: 7 g/L
Farming Method: Certified HVE
Score: VN93, OB92

Why We Love It...

Don’t get us wrong… we love, love, love the single vineyard goodies from Le Mesnil, or Les Crayeres, or other such spots. But… this! An incredible offering from a Paul Berthelot tried and true winner – impeccable family, making traditional Champagne, from excellent fruit… in the rare and super-desirable magnum format! We drink a lot of the regular bottles, and we can’t wait to share this with friends over Spring Break!

Vinous Media’s new critic, Owen Bargreen, gave this a solid 92 point score from a sample we shared… now it’s your turn. But onto the estate! Domaine Paul Berthelot dates back to the 1940s, in the village of Dizy, near Epernay. Five generations have followed in the traditions laid down by founder Emile Berthelot – producing a small portfolio that has delighted us for years. The Domaine has 16 hectares spread across three vineyards: Dizy and Avenay – both classified Premier Cru, as well as Aÿ – which is classified Grand Cru. Pinot noir and chardonnay reign supreme here, with smaller amounts of pinot meunier planted too. 

This “Eminence” cuvée is a blend of 70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay and it is a perfect balance between ripe, fruity richness, and zippy, piquant minerality. The aromas lead off with delicate honeysuckle and bread dough notes, followed by peach, apricot, tangerine, and lemon. The palate adds a current of stony slate and river rocks, softened by a kiss of wildflower honey at the very last. The wine is simply fantastic, and an impeccable value, at that. Just a perfect Champagne to have on hand, at the ready, throughout the year! Magnums of Champagne for under $100 are few and far between – and this is one of the best bubbles for the price anywhere! Simply a must-have accessory for your next party!

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Technical Details

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Montagne de Reims
Varietal: Champagne Blends
Blend: 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay
Winemaker: Estelle Berthelot
Farming Method: Certified HVE
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pair it with: Chicken Piccata

About the Producer

In Dizy, a village near Epernay, in the Vallee de la Marne, Paul Berthelot created a Champagne house guided by the principles of the founder, Emile Berthelot. Paul was the hospitality director from 1940 to 2000, and Jacques was responsible of the organization of the vineyard and its development since 1960. Pinot noir and Chardonnay are the majority in roughly equal parts.

Champagne Paul Berthelot Eminence Brut NV Premier Cru (Magnum 1.5L)

$99
$150

Retail

34

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